BFA Illustration Thesis Spring 2026 Exhibition
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The Department of Art & Design proudly presents the BFA Illustration Thesis Exhibition, a vibrant celebration of the talent, vision, and voices of our graduating seniors. The exhibition will be on view in the Finley Gallery from April 9 through April 20, with a closing reception on Monday, April 20 from 1:00 to 5:00pm.
Titled AI: Actual Illustrators, the exhibition responds to the growing presence of artificial image-making by reaffirming the power of human creativity. From paintings, comics, and doodles to animations, visual development, and editorial illustration, each piece reflects the passion, skill, and individuality that can only come from the artist’s hand. This year’s exhibition features the work of 54 emerging artists pushing the boundaries of contemporary illustration.
Participating artists include Alex Allen-Walden, Hailey Amanna, Alison Ays, Amelie Barritas, Arianna Colon, Joe Corredor, Haley Feimster, Adrian Gonzales, Sam Herrera, Cameron Hill, Kayla Ianos, Abubacar Keita, Gavin Kisla, Jerusa Larancuent, Sophie Mahoney, Justine Massabny, Geraldine Medina Rodriguez, Oliver Nazzaro, Katherine Nicholas, Celeste Nova, Sam Olivo, Ashley Ortiz, Yuliya Pasechko, Priya Patel, Amber Paulino, Ayden Pavese, Kimberly Peralta, Perri Polyviou, Ethan Pozo, Nate Quintero, Abigail Reina, Angel Rodriguez, Liany Sanchez, Cyan Villar, Tiana Yurechko, Kaden Zofrea, Kelsey Ayala, Mel Aydogan, Yooyoung Chung, Emily Correa, Alexa D’Alessandro, Elias Galdamez, Jazmin Gamboa, Jayden Gentles, Brianna Ginart, Mee Hee Lim, Pauline Magos, Arianny Matos, Nic Morales, Odosa Obasuyi, Camila Pena-Marte, Elizabeth Seidemann, Jelena Wall, and Jailynn Winn.
Join us for the closing reception to meet and connect with the artists, explore the diverse range of work on view, and celebrate the achievements of this dynamic graduating class. Family, friends, faculty, and the public are warmly invited.
Mark your calendar and don’t miss this show!
BFA Illustration Thesis Exhibition
- Exhibition dates: April 9 – April 20, 2026
- Closing Reception: April 20 from 1:00–5:00pm
- Finley Gallery, Finley Hall
- Light refreshments will be served